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Internal Medicine / ICU / Critical Care Hospital Rounds

Jackson Park Hospital | Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University / Mount Sinai Hospital / Chicago Medical School, Chicago, Illinois

4 Weeks
FMG-Friendly
LOR Included
100% Inpatient Hands-on
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  • Location & Details

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Duration: 4 weeks

Rotation Type: Inpatient, Hands-on, Max 3-5 students/faculty

Rotation Setting: 100% Inpatient

Specialty: Internal Medicine / ICU (Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University & Chicago Medical School)

  • Schedule & Capacity

Inpatient Rounds: Mon-Fri, approx. 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (may vary)

Max Students: 3-4 per rotation

Rounds conducted in: ICU, Critical Care, Intermediate Care, Internal Medicine Floors

Weekend Option: Saturday/Sunday hours available

Outpatient Clinics: 1-2 times per week (approx. 4 hours each)

  • Educational Value

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead, Chief of Internal Medicine & Director of ICU and Critical Care. Individualized LOR based on performance/sincerity & attendance.

Physician Affiliation: Professor of Medicine & Faculty at JPH; Chairman Pulmonary & Critical Care, Chicago.

Residency Program: Yes at the Hospital

FMG-Friendly: Yes, with residents and Fellows

  • Financial Overview

Rotation Fee: $1,750

Included: Application, Malpractice, HIPAA/Credentialing fees

Accommodation: $850 (double) – $1,250 (single)

Accommodation Distance: 3-5 minute walk from hospital

  • Physician Affiliations

Professor of Medicine & Faculty at JPH Hospital Medical Centre &  Critical Care, Chicago.

Affiliated Institutions: Jackson Park Hospital (Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Chicago Medical School).

  • Description of the Rotation
  • In-Patient Hospital Rounds
  • Daily morning rounds, Monday to Friday, roughly 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (timings subject to change based on attending physician's schedule).
  • Rounds are mainly conducted in: ICU, Critical Care, Intermediate Care, and Internal Medicine Floors.
  • Students may also choose to do Saturday/Sunday hours for additional exposure.
  • Procedures Students Will Observe & Assist
  • Endotracheal Intubations
  • Intercostal Drains
  • Paracentesis
  • Bedside Hemodiafiltration
  • Fiber-optic Bronchoscopies
  • CPR and Code Management
  • Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
  • Clinical Team Interaction

Students will interact closely with:

  • Residents from the residency program
  • Nursing staff
  • Attending physicians
  • Subspecialty teams
  • Participate in patient management and the coordination of patient care
  • Academic Responsibilities

Students may be required to attend: Didactics, Lectures, Grand Rounds.

  • Academic Requirements

While functioning as part of the clinical team, students will:

  • Take detailed patient history
  • Perform physical examinations
  • Review labs and clinical notes
  • Create differential diagnoses
  • Develop assessment and treatment plans (under supervision)
  • Follow up on assigned patients daily
  • Participate in discharge planning and execution
  • Learning Experience & Goals
This rotation offers a unique clinical learning experience for medical graduates committed to becoming effective residents. It prepares international medical graduates (IMGs) for the US clinical environment through supervised, hands-on experience. You will train under a teaching attending physician and function as a clinical learner.
  • Letter of Recommendation

At the end of the 4-week rotation, students may request a performance-based Letter of Recommendation (LOR) on official hospital letterhead.

LOR Type: Hospital letterhead, Chief of Internal Medicine. Individualized LOR will be given based on performance/sincerity and attendance.

  • Cost Breakdown

Item

Cost

Notes

Rotation Fee

$1,750

Includes Application, Malpractice, and HIPAA/Credentialing Fees

Accommodation (Single)

$1,250

Private room, 3-5 min walk from hospital

Accommodation (Double)

$850

Shared room, 3-5 min walk from hospital

  • Accommodation options are available both on double occupancy and single occupancy within 3 to 5 minute walking distance from the hospital. Once you have paid the rotation fee and accommodation fees, we will connect you to the landlord.
  • Requirements & Documents

Applicants must provide the following documents to: info@medicalstudentrotation.com (star is mandatory others are optional)

  • MMR / Hepatofes *
  • PPD (within the last 12 months) *
  • Physical exam (within 12 months) *
  • Proof of Covid vaccine *
  • USMLE Scores
  • Resume
  • Hospital & Residency Information

Does the Hospital have a Residency?
Yes at the Hospital (Jackson Park Hospital).

Is the Hospital FMG-friendly?
Yes, there are residents and Fellows.

Affiliated with: Rosalind Franklin University, Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago Medical School.

  • Payment & Refund Policy
  • You can book your rotation before 2 months of rotation start date by paying $350 deposit which will be counted towards your total rotation fees. If cancelled, it is nonrefundable.
  • ⁠Full rotation fee payment is due 2 months before the rotation start date.
  • You can also pay the entire rotation fee at the start without putting a deposit down.
  • ⁠50% if the total fees paid will be refunded if rotation is canceled before 4 weeks of the start date.
  • No refunds after that (within 4 weeks of start date).
  • Additional Opportunities

Weekend hours: Students may choose to do Saturday/Sunday hours for enhanced clinical exposure.

Procedural exposure: Opportunity to observe and assist in advanced critical care procedures including bronchoscopies, intubations, and code management.

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© 2023 Internal Medicine/ ICU / Critical Care Hospital Rounds  Rotation Program | Jackson Park Hospital | Affiliated with Rosalind Franklin University / Mount Sinai Hospital / Chicago Medical School, Chicago, Illinois

This rotation is designed for medical graduates and IMGs seeking US clinical experience.